An important announcement from the Ontario College of Trades that will affect those working in the trades, or who employ them: Former Ontario cabinet minister David Tsubouchi, has been appointed […]
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IHSA Annual General Meeting September 18, 2013
IHSA will hold its Annual General Meeting on September 18, 2013, at the Centre for Health and Safety Innovation in Mississauga. Guest speaker Jackie Manuel of the Newfoundland and Labrador […]
NECA 2013 – You’re Invited!. . . You Don’t Want To Miss All This
Of course, as an ECAO/CECA member (and thus a NECA member), you are invited to The NECA Convention & Show. Dates: Sun. Oct. 13 to Tue. Oct. 15 (pre-convention events begin […]
Greater Toronto ECA – Now an ELECTRI Champion
The Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association has added $100,000 to its commitment to ELECTRI International. This brings the Toronto ECA to a total of US$200,000 at the Champion level of […]
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Standards
Excellent overview of the upcoming employer obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act from Stringer LLP. If you are interested you can read the article at the following […]
WSIB Premiums to Remain Unchanged
The province’s construction industry is cautiously optimistic about the financial state of Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) after it announced premium rates will be maintained at current levels […]
Training Based on the Upcoming Z463 Guideline – Maintenance of Electrical Systems – Scheduled Across Canada
A well managed electrical maintenance program can help mitigate the risks of costly downtime and worker injuries while protecting property and managing operational efficiencies. CSA Z463 was developed to help […]
OCS EYE on ICI Newsletter – June 2013 Available Online
Click here to read the current Eye on ICI Newsletter In This Issue: EVENT RECAP: 2013 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY & OUTLOOK CONFERENCE APPRENTICESHIP: COMPLETION COUNTS CURRENT ANALYSIS AND NEAR […]
TTC signs on to COR™
TTC signs on to COR™ On May 24, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Board approved plans to implement the Certificate of Recognition (COR™) as a prerequisite for bidding on their […]
Ministry of Energy Regulatory Amendment – Maintenance and Repairs on Street Lights
The Minister of Energy is currently considering a regulatory amendment that would, if passed, allow licensed electricity distributors (utilities) to undertake maintenance and repairs on street lights. Currently, the Ontario […]